Definitions for Valance
ˈvæl əns, ˈveɪ lənsvalance

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. cornice, valance, valance board, pelmetnoun

   a decorative framework to conceal curtain fixtures at the top of a window casing

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. valancenoun

   Short curtain that hangs along the top edge of a window.

2. valancenoun

   A decorative framework used to conceal the curtain mechanism and so on at the top of a window.

3. valancenoun

   A short, decorative edging of cloth that hangs from the mattress to the floor.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. valance

   Valence typically refers to two concepts in different fields: 1) In Chemistry, it refers to the combining power of an element, especially as measured by the number of hydrogen atoms it can displace or combine with. It gives an indication about an atom's ability to bond with other atoms. 2) In Psychology, it is the intrinsic attractiveness (positive valence) or averseness (negative valence) of an event, object, or situation. It can also refer to the emotional value associated with a stimulus.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Valancenoun

   hanging drapery for a bed, couch, window, or the like, especially that which hangs around a bedstead, from the bed to the floor

2. Valancenoun

   the drooping edging of the lid of a trunk. which covers the joint when the lid is closed

3. Valanceverb

   to furnish with a valance; to decorate with hangings or drapery

4. Etymology: [Perhaps fr. OF. avalant descending, hanging down, p. pr. of avaler to go down, let down, descend (cf. Avalanche); but probably from the town of Valence in France.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Valance

   val′ans, n. hanging drapery for a bed, &c.—also Val′ence.—v.t. to decorate with such. [From Valence—L. Valentia, in France.]

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Valance

   From Valencia in Spain, where bed drapery was at one time made for the supply of the world’s markets.

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. VALANCE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Valance is ranked #153769 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Valance surname appeared 106 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Valance.
   
   83% or 88 total occurrences were White.
   14.1% or 15 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Framework

How to pronounce Valance?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Valance in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Valance in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Valance in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Valance in a Sentence

1. John Wayne:

   Pilgrim, hold it, I said you, Valance, you pick it up

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Valance
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Valance
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Valance
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Valance
6. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Valance
7. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html